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3 February

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2022) HM-60 Seahawks attached to Helicopter Squadron Command 26 and Helicopter Squadron Command 22 fly packages from the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5), right, to the third Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), during a vertical replenishment, April 25, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Keith Nowak)

US Navy Launches AI-Enabled Program to Support Fleet Readiness

The US Navy, IBM, Four Inc., and Cubewise have launched a program to enhance the service’s fleet readiness aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary.

2 February

Americas

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

Joe Saballa

US Navy Ships Face Persistent Sustainment Issues: GAO Report

The Government Accountability Office has found that the US Navy is facing persistent issues maintaining many of its naval platforms.

Jan- 2023 -

31 January

Land

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Teams With Indiana Racing Community on Tactical Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Program

The US Navy has partnered with the Indiana racing community to develop the service’s latest hybrid-electric vehicle.

30 January

Air

The MQ-4C Triton prepares for flight Jan. 25 at Patuxent River, Md.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Triton Drone Conducts First Flight Test Under Icing Conditions

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton aerial drone has conducted its maiden flight test with wing ice accumulation over the Patuxent River in Maryland.

27 January

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Textron to Provide Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft for US Navy

The US has contracted Textron Aviation to produce and deliver 10 T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft for the US Navy.

26 January

Arms

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6), fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during routine operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)

Rojoef Manuel

USS America Demonstrates RIM-116 Missile in Philippine Sea

The US Navy’s lead America-class amphibious assault ship LHA 6 has conducted a live firing demonstration in the Philippine Sea.

26 January

Sea

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) is underway conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. Freedom, the lead ship of the Freedom variant of LCS, is expected to deploy to Southeast Asia this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Evans/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

FMD Receives US Navy Freedom-Class Engine Support Contract

The US Navy has awarded Wisconsin-based Fairbanks Morse Defense a contract to support its Freedom-class littoral combat ships.

23 January

Americas

Russian servicemen patrol the destroyed part of the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works in Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol

Staff Writer With AFP

Former US Navy SEAL Killed in Ukraine

A former member of the US Navy SEALs who deserted in 2019 was killed in Ukraine last week, the navy said Friday.

23 January

Sea

USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) sits pierside at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Friday, Nov. 4. The U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler, delivered to Military Sealift Command in July, is in the beginning months of its year-long ship qualification trials schedule and stopped by NSWC PHD for a stores resupply and minor repairs by builder representatives. The Underway Replenishment (UNREP) fuel and cargo delivery stations aboard the civilian-crewed ship use the new Electric Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (E-STREAM) technology, designed by NSWC PHD UNREP engineers. USNS John Lewis is the first oiler to have the new E-STREAM systems on board, and the command’s UNREP team members were excited to see in person the system installed on a ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Dana Rene White/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens New Fleet Replenishment Oiler

The US Navy has christened its latest fleet replenishment oiler vessel, the USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), in San Diego, California.

19 January

Air

Sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 completed an MH-60R tail bushing repair with Spanish aviation specialists at Naval Station Rota, Spain, January 2023. (US Navy photo by LT Katherine Kinnear.)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Completes Seahawk Helicopter Repair in Spain

The US Navy has completed a tail bushing repair for an MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission maritime helicopter at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

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